 | Paul
Biggins
Piano, Electric Piano, Acoustic Bass,
Spanish Guitar, Electronic Rhythms, Live Sound
Thanks
to...
- the core Zoo: Reg and Karen for love, friendship, creativity, dedication
and the shared dream. And a damn good laugh.
- the extended Zoo: Ian, John,
Ben, Michael and Dave, for sheer brilliance.
- the Zoo support team: Mave,
John, Reebs and Vera - we don't always have time to say 'thank you'. And Mr Gorilla.
- Charlotte, for love, support, patience, understanding, and being my best
friend
- Mum and Dad; Sharon, John and Luke
- Diane, Nic, Vic, Rachel,
Jacqui, Yvonne and Heidi, for inspiration and support
- Graham Wright
at Rutland Radio for continued and much appreciated support
- Derek and Mary
Lopez at Norman Cross Gallery for their support
- Ashley at Riva for playing
our tunes
- Charlotte, Mavis and Vera for pointing cameras at us
- Chris at Red Admiral / Cringe for handling the copyright and publishing - a
star!
- Paul and the guys at LiveMusic for techie chats
- Easily
for web hosting
- Jon and Gill, and Ben, for the Spanish retreats, and
Don, Irena and Donny - Gracias!
- Don and Walt, for setting the bar so
high! |  |
Karen
Clegg
Lead & Backing Vocals, Piano, Electric
Piano, Keyboards, Recorder & Melodica, Percussion, Cymbals, Chimes, Bell tree
& Triangle, Electronic Rhythms Thanks
to...
- Reg who makes the other half of me
- Paul for his love, support
and creativity
- the wonderful old and new friends we've made who have
created such magic on the album: John, Ian, Ben, Dave and Michael
- my
family and friends who continue to support and guide meand make this journey so
much smoother and fun
- Finally this album is dedicated to Ann, who will
always be full of music too |  |
Reg
Clegg
Lead, Nylon & Rhythm Guitar, Double
Bass & Electric Bass, Lead & Backing Vocals, Electronic Rhythms, Percussion,
Cymbals, Money & Fingerclicks, Production Thanks
to...
- Karen for everything
- Paul for being the fantastic friend and
inspiration: superb songs and playing, great live sound and pithy comments
- John, Ian, Dave, Michael and Ben: wonderful input and contributions; everything
we could have hoped for and more
- Cha, Mave, John, Reebs & Vera: all
the help and continued support, plus extensive photography and videography
- Chris for his continued support and energy: always a pleasure and much
appreciated
- Tony, Denise, Kay and Gemma: great support and effort
- Ann, who was inspiring and will be missed
- All family and friends
for your interest and support
- Nige at Copysound / Dave Mann Music /
Geoff & Brian at EMJAZZ
- Graham Wright at Rutland Radio / Andy &
the team at Musicians' Union
- Jake, Pete, Ollie, Derek & Mary, Jan
- Thanks to all who voted for us in the Glasswerks UK New Music Awards in 2007
to help us gain our 'Best Jazz Artist' award | |
WRITING
CREDITS
1.Button by button (5.38) (P Biggins)
2.Beyond (6.41) (P Biggins)
3.Open
air (4.01) (R Clegg, K Clegg)
4.Mutual (4.24) (P Biggins)
5.Big red bus
(9.44) (P Biggins, K Clegg, R Clegg)
6.I fell through a hole to you (4.40)
(R Clegg)
7.Like a knife (6.05) (P Biggins, K Clegg, R Clegg)
8.These
things happen (4.37) (R Clegg, K Clegg)
9.I didn't mean to fall in love with
you (3.07) (P Biggins)
10.Energy (6.03) (P Biggins, K Clegg, R Clegg)
11.Leave it all behind (6.17) (P Biggins)
12.Kill a man today (6.31) (R Clegg,
K Clegg)
13.Disguise (5.10) (P Biggins)
14.Changes (6.07) (P Biggins) |
PHOTO CREDITS
All photos by Karen Clegg except 'Ian', 'Ben' and 'Karen' portraits,
and booklet pp2-3, by Reg Clegg, and 'Paul' portrait by Charlotte Purser
PHOTOS of
the MAKING of EOTTW
Video of 'Leave it all behind' on Audiotube
Video
of 'Big red bus' on Audiotube
SLEEVE DESIGN by
Karen Clegg
ARTWORK by Reg Clegg
WEBSITE
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REVIEWS
Review
of 'End of the telegraph wires' by ZOO by the JazzMann.com, August 2009
"A
distinctive album that fuses subtly jazzy arrangements to interesting song based
material"
Read more...
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ZOO,
'End of the telegraph wires'
"Eclectic fusion from this Derbyshire
quintet, who are building an enduring reputation as an act to watch, thanks to
their distinctive sax and vocal approach. These 14 cuts of top drawer jazz are
sure to shake up the competition"
The Musician, Spring 2009 |
Zoo:
End Of The Telegraph Wires
Zoo
are a modern jazz trio from the UK who were formed a the turn of the decade, End
Of The Telegraph Wires being their sixth full length release. Karen Clegg has
a distinctive voice that provides a mesmerising vibe when set against the bands
smooth yet evocative arrangements. And if the word 'Jazz' is an immediate turn
off or gives you shudders down the spine then you'll be relived to hear that Zoo
succeed in making it far more accessible than most without any hints of self-indulgence.
They are clearly on a mission to bring it kicking and screaming into the 21st
Century and with the exception of the near ten minute 'Big Red Bus' the tracks
are generally around the six minute mark and sound all the better for it. There
are a number of subtle blends of acoustic and electric touches that is further
enhanced by the crisp and clear production. A
genuine contemporary jazz album that is both refreshing and enjoyable.
http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=7472
Feb 09 |
ZOO
: Album: End Of The Telegraph Wires
'…some of it smoulders
of a late night sex soundtrack, especially on tracks like Button By Button, Mutual,
Big Red Bus and Like A Knife.'
Kev
Record Box Daily
thebeatsurrender.co.uk,
Feb 09 |
ZOO
: End of the Telegraph Wires (Red Admiral Records) 3 stars
Check
out the cover -pretty cool huh? Kind of evokes thoughts of inspired jazz stylings
unlike any heard before. A pleasant enough nu-jazz offering from ZOO. Nice.
THE LEEDS GUIDE, Feb 09 |
ZOO
: Album: End Of The Telegraph Wires
Fatea's favourite
jazzers, Zoo, are back with a new album, "End Of The Telegraph Wires".
Like folk music, jazz has preconception problems with large swathes of the population
who still associate the genre with smokey clubs and strangely dressed blokes in
cravats. Zoo really are doing all they can to get away from all that whilst keeping
the essential elements that make their sound easily identifiable as Jazz. Yes
there is a mellowness to some of the songs, aided by Karen Clegg's sublime vocal,
but the overwhelming element of this album is that it's contemporary, right now.
FATEA Records magazine, Jan 09 |
Zoo
End Of The Telegraph Wires Red Admiral Records
ZOO craft their
sound well using all manner of instruments to create jazz not heard since Ella
Fitzgerald. Present are saxophones, trumpets, a piano - even a tin whistle, all
of which are skillfully played to make a relaxing, peaceful sound. For
many songs there are no need for vocals as the sublime 9-minute 'Big Red Bus'
delivers the kind of smoky, jazz bar music that easily stands up on it's own merit.
For such songs as 'Energy' and 'Open Air' though, vocals are present and are slow,
soft, high but oddly soothing. For
move around the jazz world and Zoo is currently the name on everyone's lips and
with 'End of the Telegraph Wires' they may have just created their career-defining
album. We can finally add Zoo to the long list of true jazz greats. Released:
December 9 For
Fans of: Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Frank Zappa
MYBRUMTV.CO.UK, Jan 09 |
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